Wet Shaving And Anxiety.

[rbscebu]

I'm not having a good time of it at the moment they've changed my meds for my PDSD 3 times in the passed 3 months and everyone of them has made me put on weight. Which isn't good because my heart specialist is have a fit because I've got a dodgy aortic valve with 3 leaks and im waiting on open heart surgery. I cant exercise because of my heart and they can't give me meds that will keep the weight off me because they can put stress on my heart. Plus I also have absence epilepsy and I've been having more seizers and I've also got colitis which has been playing up. I need rubbed out and drew again I dont know if I'm blew up or stuffed. Sorry for crying on here but im not looking sympathy I just needed to blow of some steam

Don't worry mate. That's what we're here for.

 

[Dave himself]

Don't worry mate. That's what we're here for.

Thanks mate now its time to put on my plastic grin and go to work

 

[carm10]

Thanks mate now its time to put on my plastic grin and go to work

oof, relatable. many years on depression and anxiety meds over here. hope you find some good moments during the day.

 

[Dave himself]

oof, relatable. many years on depression and anxiety meds over here. hope you find some good moments during the day.

Thanks mate but at the minute trying to gather my thoughts is like herding cats

 

[Dave himself]

oof, relatable. many years on depression and anxiety meds over here. hope you find some good moments during the day.

Finding the right meds worst part as I'm sure your aware im super sensitive to my meds its that bad they can't even change the maker of the tablets or it sets me of luckily its raining today and the town is pretty quiet. I can deal with the regulars its the one that come in and start asking stupid questions that get me

 

[carm10]

Finding the right meds worst part as I'm sure your aware im super sensitive to my meds its that bad they can't even change the maker of the tablets or it sets me of luckily its raining today and the town is pretty quiet. I can deal with the regulars its the one that come in and start asking stupid questions that get me

Somehow I missed the notification for this comment. I only saw it when I happened to go back through my earlier posts.

Anyway, yep. I was on them for a total of 11 years, many ups and downs, this one working then not working, try this other one, now both together, put up with these side effects for a while until it's too much, switch. I ran out once because I didn't have insurance for a few years (American lol), made due somewhat with alcohol, got back on when I got insurance again.

After another 7 years lost insurance a second time but was able to get generic welbutrin and bupropion cheap in Mexico as I was living on the border. But my stress level was much less (I was staying with relatives and did not have to work) so I decided to taper off and try without. It has been 3 years now. It's weird because I assumed I would always take them, and I was perfectly fine with that. If they weren't so expensive I probably would still be, who knows. I mean hell, I could still go back on in the future, who knows.

Things do change though, thank God. I would think of it like swells on the ocean, in a little boat. When I'm in the trough of the wave, that's all I can see, that's the whole world in which I live is the walls of water. But as the swell moves and I reach the crest of the wave, at the moment of feeling alright, I can see out and it's just endless past waves of ups and downs in equal measure. Have you ever tried breathing exercises or other meditation-related stuff? That helps me a lot. Some economic security is the biggest thing though, having a job that I hate somewhat less is huge.

 

[Dave himself]

I know exactly what you mean about the waves its like valleys and mountains you'll be fine one minute and the next someone will say something thats completely innocent but your mind twists it and your thought trail spirals out of control and before you know it your in a dark place once again. I dont know how you deal with the extra pressure of trying to pay for meds thank God here in the UK we have the NHS we get our meds and therapy free. But goodness knows when my meds will get sorted they either don't work or they effect each other. At the minute my epilepsy meds seem not to bad but my new antipsychotics seem to be fighting against my anxiety and depression meds but I've another few weeks to wait till they get fully into my system. I dont really work i volunteer in my mates shop 3 days a week thats when I can go in sometimes I dont even make it over the door. The government won't let me work because they said i am a danger to myself not alone the people that would be working with me and wanted me to retire at 55 because of medical reasons but I refused but my psychologist says they'll make me do it soon if I don't get any better soon. So I'm sort of stuck in limbo going round in circles. My complex PDSD used to be worse but the breathing and meditation techniques have helped some but I still get flashbacks and hallucinations that the therapy and meds dont seem to be helping. Well I think I've done enough crying for this morning its 3am here and I really need to try and get some sleep if I want to even try and make it into the shop later. I just want to say a big thanks to all you gentlemen for listening to anyone thats opened up on this thread. And for everyone who has opened up well done it takes real guts to talk about your deep personal problems. To anyone who has listened and tried to help in any small way thank you so much usually people here mental illness and run a mile in the other direction.

 

[Vespasian]

Im just about ready to jump into the shower, prior to a relaxing evening shave.

We're all so different, but we seem to share in many of the difficulties that afflict those of us on the anxiety-depression axis. It took 15 years of trying different medications to finally get to the combination that works. Thank god I have Kaiser Permanente whose Drs really know their stuff. I also am grateful that I stopped self-medicating years ago. Made it more reasonable to separate the sheep from the goats, so to speak.

It does me good to read your stories.

 

[KneeChee]

More and more lately I have realized the meditative benefit from my time spent at the sink. Zen time and me time.

 

[MHBru]

I find that shaving, much like gardening, has zen-like qualities that I truly enjoy.

 

[razorhead63]

I take meds for my issues and anxiety is one of them. I suffer from PTSD and a bit of OCD also. I’m used to it as I was diagnosed years ago. If this forum can help people like us to be happier and more at peace than that’s all that really counts. We’re a special group of gents here. And There’s a savoring moment to starting a shave when your face is just lathered up and you’ve got a fresh Nacet blade loaded up in your favorite double edge razor. It’s pure bliss. Nirvana even. That’s what I’ve discovered here. I think that you have too! Thank you B &B!!

 

[Dave himself]

I'd like to say a big thank you to Calmashinducows for stepping up and starting this thread. As most of us who have posted here know sometimes it seems like your the only person in the world when the walls are closing in. To know your not alone this thread and B&B have been priceless to me.

 

[Rusty Blade]

Just catching up on this thread after someone liked an earlier post of mine. Still a great thread. And anxiety still seems to be pretty common these days. (Is it me or is the world going crazy?) Anyway, still enjoying my shaves as a great way to put a crazy world in perspective and a great way to start my day. Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[Lockback]

My wife has pretty bad anxiety and unfortunately it's sort of rubbed off on me because she's on edge so much. I've taken anti-depressants in the past and may start up again.
I do know this: my morning shaves are my Moment Of Zen in my day. I'm not a morning person at all. I'm very slow to get going, which fortunately is just fine since I'm retired. (In case you're wondering, I was never late to work in my 43 years in the Real World.) I can really enjoy just taking my time now.

 

[Boti2634]

Just catching up on this thread after someone liked an earlier post of mine. Still a great thread. And anxiety still seems to be pretty common these days. (Is it me or is the world going crazy?) Anyway, still enjoying my shaves as a great way to put a crazy world in perspective and a great way to start my day. Hope everyone is doing well.

Thank you, Rusty Blade. Be well.

 

[know1special]

Despite the fact that my shaves typically take less than ten minutes, it is still the most meditative part of my day by far.

I'm never in a rush but I am a daily shaver with a light beard and a fairly minimal approach.

Even still, time seems to slow down just a touch during those ten minutes and I find it very restorative.

Honestly, I could probably get away with only shaving two or three times a week but the daily practice is as good for my mind as it is for my face.